Erza's POV

"What the hell is going on?!" I screamed, I then pointed at Juvia. "You're a Water Sprite," to Jellal, "you've killed werewolves," to Natsu, "you've taken a liking to Lucy," and now to the huge wolf standing in my room, "and you're just the icing on the cake!"

"Pardon?" Jellal asked, blinking as if he had some dust in his eye.

"This. Is. Impossible." I started to laugh. "I must be dreaming. I've got to be."

"It would make this situation so much easier." A low voice called out from behind me. I turned back to face the wolf, but instead saw a half naked man instead. His black hair was long and looked like the spikes could cut, there were metal piercing on each of his limbs and his eyes were the same colour of my scarlet hair, if not redder.

"You're the wolf?"

"Werewolf, able to become a four legged animal as well as two legged." He grinned and turned to the vampires. "Been a while boys."

"Gajeel." Natsu snarled. "Last time I checked, I'm pretty sure I whooped your ass."

"Not true freak!" Gajeel crossed his arms and stuck his tongue out. "I wasn't the one who went home crying about a tear in my suit!"

"I didn't cry! It's just that I'm on a tight budget lately!"

"Both of you, shut up!" Juvia and Jellal yelled.

"Erza? What's going on?" Levy stirred on the floor, she eventually sat up and rubbed her eyes. "Why're there so many people?"

Jellal took a step forwards and suddenly Gajeel rushed over to Levy and growled. His arm was placed out in front of her, comparing the two was like comparing a skyscraper with a cottage. One was tall, strongly built and the other was built for simpler things but still looked gorgeous.

"I'm not interested in that human, dog." The vampire pointed his finger at me and grinned. "That one is mine."

Remembering his mind control ability, I looked away, anywhere else. His shoes; the small creases where he had bent the shoes in order to walk, the missing aglet of his right shoe's shoelace. Next. His trousers; the single crease running down each leg, the smallest fray at the bottom of his left trouser leg.

"Cute, checking me out are we?"

"As if. Besides, you need a new tailor."

"I'll be sure to tell him that you were the one who said to fire him."

"Neither of you are welcome here," Juvia spoke. "Leave before Gajeel and I make you regret this."

"Of course, we'll go now." Jellal bowed and faced Natsu. "Shall we be on our way?"

That's when I realised.

Natsu still had Lucy in his arms.

"We shall." He then hoisted her over his shoulder and shot a playful grin at the rest of us. "If you need us, Erza should know where to find us."

"Lucy-!"

They were gone.

Jellal, Natsu, and Lucy.

Just, gone.

***

"A Water Sprite?" Levy asked Juvia, "I don't mean to be rude, but how are you coping away from the water?"

"Juvia is fine," the other blue haired girl smiled politely. "As long and Juvia is in contact with a lake or river every few days, she will be fine. Luckily there is one by this manor."

Gajeel was stood by the window he had shattered, looking out into the night. Had he not broken my property and saved us in another way, I may have made conversation in a different way.

"Is it a hobby of yours to shatter windows?"

Grunt.

"Do you know where they could have gone?"

Shrug.

"Are you even going to talk to any of us?"

"Oi, Juvia."

"Yes?"

"The last group of vamps, where was their hideout?"

"The Attic bar," the Water Sprite's eyes lit up. "They're in the attic!"

"But how would I know they'd go there? They said I would know where to go?" I said. "I didn't even think of the attic!"

"Vamps are tricky, you've gotta make sure you have an expert on em." Gajeel said, wandering past me to get to the door. He stopped before he left the room to ask, "where's the attic?"

"I haven't found it yet."

"What? It's literally up."

"I haven't had lots of time to explore, I've been quite paranoid that I'd walk into a ..." I stopped talking. It clicked.

"Erza?"

"It's a game."

"Huh?"

"We made a deal. He could only use his ability at night when I would try to go to sleep, I tried cheating the bet. I'd go to sleep before he could use any power on me." I explained about the bet and how I met the boys in the first place.

"So that's why you were so jumpy on Monday!" Levy exclaimed. "It wasn't like you, Lu and I got scared."

"Where did you first meet them?" Gajeel asked.

"Apart from Jellal falling off of the roof, we were in the kitchen I think? But they won't be there..."

"Was there any room they tried to stop you from entering?" Juvia asked.

"I can't remember... But they were always shushing about my uncle..." My mind was beginning to hurt. I couldn't think straight.

"Did he have a study or anything?" Levy finally asked.

"No. Well maybe? I mean, I haven't checked I don't think..."

The others were quiet for a while, until I stood up and walked out of the door.

"Erza?! Where are you going?" Levy called out.

"I'm going to beat their asses. They're in what would've been my room I assume." I said, feeling venom pour into my words. "The only room Jellal and I have been in properly." I decided to leave out the awkward bathroom incident.

***

Gajeel stayed with Levy despite his protests and reasoning as to why he should be the one to face the boys with me.

"I've ripped apart more vampires than you've ever met!"

"That's why you need to stay with Lev," I explained. "That way I won't worry loads. Plus Juvia said she can help heal Lucy if they've hurt her. What if she's close to death? What good would you do, in the nicest possible way?"

We arrived at the nursery a few minutes later. Juvia was behind me, prepared to raise a wall of water in front of us both if need be.

"Why are you in front?" She asked again, forgetting why I told her this would work.

"They might attack straight away if you show up first."

Juvia nodded, then we prepared ourselves as I pushed the door open. They weren't in there.

"Where else could they be?" Frustrated, I kicked the door and regretted going so almost immediately. "Unless they meant... Oh please not there."

"What?" Juvia asked. "Is it something awful? Something tragic? Something romantic? Did you do it with him before the deal?!" Steam was exiting from her ears and her face was like a tomato.

"No! Of course not!" My screeching turned to quiet mumbling. "I just... There was a bathroom incident."

"To the bathroom!"

***

When we found the right bathroom, the boys were standing around with Lucy in the middle of them. Juvia and I hid outside the doorway, eavesdropping to see if what they were speaking about was any good.

"What's she like?"

"Erza? Why would I tell you?"

"Because I think you're very pretty."

"What?"

"Natsu, cut it. We need answers."

"Sorry Luce, but you really need to tell us more about Erza. Don't worry, you're prettier than her."

"Why do you need this information?" Lucy asked, "Erza hasn't done anything. Leave her and this manor alone!"

"Wish we could darling," Natsu began. "I wish we could... Is it too late Jellal?"

"We told Ultear that we'd claimed this land. She expects us to find it. The other vampires think that too, Erza's claim has ruined it."

"So that's it." I said, revealing myself from my hiding spot. "You want my land, to boost your ego?"

"Scarlet, I thought that you'd find us eventually." Jellal raised and eyebrow. "Fond memories in this room, Hm?"

I shivered.

"I saw that."

"Yay, you have good eyesight."

"You're at the disadvantage here," he pointed out. "Outnumbered, Lucy here is our leverage. We'll give her back if you willingly give up, and let yourself become my toy." He winked at last comment.

"Or..." Juvia burst into the room and forced a burst of water from the shower to push the unprepared vampires to the ground. "Juvia could do that."

"Well played..."

Lucy ran to me and hugged me. "Erza, what you heard then... That's all I've got on them. I just..." She started tearing up. "I want this to be a dream."

"Me too."

***

Juvia used her water power to send the boys flying out of the manor.

"Juvia can protect the house for the rest of the night," she then handed me a necklace, attached to it was a small vial containing a liquid. "This water can contact me if you ever need help, it takes a lot of my energy to make one so please use it wisely."

"Thank you so much."

"Can we talk about tonight?" Levy piped up. "Supernatural beings exist!"

"I'd hush Shrimp," Gajeel said, biting down on what seemed to be some metal...? "People would think you're crazier than you are."

She huffed and folded her arms.

"The boys will be back tomorrow morning, I can bet you that." I said with a hint of excitement in my voice. This time I was ready for them. "I've got any sharp utensil in my room, in the kitchen, in the bathroom... You name it!"

We all looked outside and the moon was fully visible. It was about two in the morning, and it was finally peaceful.

Gajeel made his way to the window and howled. My eyes widened with fascination, around three or four more wolves (or werewolves I suppose) howled in response. He turned back to face us all with a glint in his eye.

"Show off." Juvia joked.

The next few hours were nice, the girls and I decided to continue with our sleepover but in a different room. Gajeel joined in too, Levy was able to braid his hair and whilst we all laughed, Gajeel's face went bright red.

"This ain't good!"

"You're right," Levy took a selfie with him on her phone. "It's hilarious!"

After another hour or so, everyone was asleep. Lucy was sleeping like a princess, Juvia was spread out on her mattress and Levy was sleeping soundly. Her arm was pointing towards Gajeel, whose arm was in a similar position.

I decided to grab a drink of water before going to sleep, I didn't care if I ran into Jellal. I was too tired and if he tried anything I would kick him where the sun doesn't shine.

By the time I had poured myself some water, I felt a small sudden breeze.

"Jellal, I'm surprised you came back so quickly. Want us to best you again?"

"No, I've just come to say..." I heard a sigh. "Sorry. Using someone not involved is against our rules."

I faced him. He seemed genuine.

"So, as an exception..." He looked into my eyes. "I can give you something."

He wasn't using his mind control, that or he was too tired to.

"A proposal?"

"I can wipe your friends' minds, or rather I can try to. Last night will be a blur for them."

"Why?"

"What do you mean, 'why?'"

"What's in it for you?"

"The bet still stands?"

"It never fell."

"How about a little cheat then?"

"What."

"Not as in, winning... Just," he smirked. "A taste of what my victory could be."

"So you want a make out session?"

"Which doesn't mean anything. We'll still be in this bet, but now you know what you could be suffering for perhaps eternity and I'll know what my prize will be like."

"Pervert."

"What do you say?"

"How long will it take to wipe their minds?"

"Two minutes? If I make it a blur, or seem like a dream then it'll just be two minutes for both of them together."

"Okay then." I didn't want them caught up in this deal ever again, even though neither one of them were hurt... I couldn't deal with it if one of them ever was. "You get two minutes."

"Honest?"

"Honest."

The corners of his lips tugged upwards and he smirked. "Oh wow Erza, these two minutes will be the best of your life. You'll want more, I guarantee."

"Not too cocky mister."

He approached me as if he owned me and slid his arms around my waist, pulling me closer to his body. There wasn't that much of a height difference between us, but you could tell that Jellal was taller.

"I've had around, 700 years practice time; I'm the best you will ever experience."

"We'll see."

When he kissed me, I started counting.

1, 2, 3, 4...

Gentle start.

5, 6, 7...

But then my mind went fuzzy.

I don't know how he did it, but his kiss... It was as sweet as the strawberry shortcake I used to buy from the little cake shop a road away from school before it closed for renovations. At first he wasn't hungry, it was like he was testing the waters.

When he bit at my bottom lip I couldn't help but open my mouth a bit. That's when he took over fully. Now he was hungrier, wanted more.

So I gave him what he wanted.

I ended up moving backwards and hitting the counter. My hands found their way up to the back of his neck, I wanted him closer. Close enough so I could feel more of him. My hands gripped his shirt and it was like he knew what I wanted.

We were so close that if his heart was beating, I could have heard it.

His lips moved down to my neck, and he kept kissing leaving a trail down to my collarbone. Then he slowly worked his way back up and nipped my lip again, asking once more for entrance.

It was when his hands slid further down when I realised that it had been more than the two minutes I agreed to. I pushed him backwards with as much force as I could muster, he barely moved an inch. I was still trapped between him and the counter.

"That... Was..." I gasped for a breath. "A one time thing. You... You won't win this bet."

He was panting a bit as well. "Oh but you want more, you didn't have to reciprocate... Yet you did."

My cheeks started to burn. "Keep your end of the bargain."

"With pleasure."

***

Yay! Another chapter done.

I've actually got a bit of inspiration for this story y'know. Plus it's late so I am feeling more creative than ever.

I had to change this chapter a bit though. Deleted about... 500-600 words?

Well you guys wanted that Jerza bit, so I wrote it in for you guys. And it worked in my favour.

That was my first proper attempt at writing a kiss scene, I know I'm a disgrace shush.

OHC xoxo